[书] Ⅰ （凶猛的鸟） birds of prey Ⅱ （凶猛） ferocious; violent: ～ 鸟 ferocious birds such as hawk, eagle and vulture; birds of prey ◆鸷鸟不群 Vultures do not go in flocks.; Birds of prey never go in pairs.; upright and valiant persons who are incompatible with worldly practice; 鸷禽猛兽 vultures and beasts